WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Closing the Meal Gap Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 3037. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require that supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits be calculated using the value of the low- cost food plan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced a concurrent resolution on May 2, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Con. Res. 37. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced the "National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2879. A bill to establish the National Center for the Advancement of Aviation; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the ju  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Protecting Patients Against PBM Abuses Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2880. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish certain requirements for pharmacy benefit managers under part D of the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Citizenship for Essential Workers Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 3043. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the adjustment of status of essential workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Juan C. Vargas,   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "US Rescue and Aid Individuals of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 2668. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the American individuals that were active in aiding and rescuing Jews and other refugees during the period of Nazi Germany's genocidal "Final Solution" policy to murder every Jew in Europe, in recognition of their contributi  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "Space National Guard Establishment Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 3048. A bill to establish the Space National Guard; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., William R. Keating, D-Mass., John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Steve Womack, R-Ark., Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Jack Ber  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 3050. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to alter the definition of "conviction", and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, James McGo  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kan., introduced the "American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act" on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 2673. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the deduction for research and experimental expenditures; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John B. Larson, D-Conn., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Jimmy Panett  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced the "For the 99.5 Percent Act" on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 2676. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate estate and generation-skipping taxes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Rashida Tlaib, D  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "Right to Read Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2889. A bill to ensure that students in schools have a right to read, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Joe Courtney, D-Conn., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Suzan  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., introduced the "Raise the Age Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2870. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a Federal firearms licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles or semiautomatic centerfire shotguns to a person under 21 years of age, with exceptions for active duty military personnel and full-time law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced the "Drug Shortage Prevention Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3008. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for notification by manufacturers of critical essential medicines of increased demand of such drugs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Lloyd Doggett,  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on April 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Res. 338. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 30, 2023, as "National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Tro  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., introduced the "Save Our Sequoias Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 2989. A bill to improve the health and resiliency of giant sequoias, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Res. 350. A resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 626) to advance commonsense policy priorities; to the Committee on Rules. * * * Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 626) to advance commonsense policy priorities. Resolved, That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the cons  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "End Gun Violence Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2897. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the sale or other disposition of any firearm or ammunition to any person who has been convicted of a violent misdemeanor, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., J. Luis Correa, D  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Secure Background Checks Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2898. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a person who fails to meet age and residential requirements from shipping, transporting, possessing, or receiving firearms and ammunition, to increase the penalties for transfer of a firearm to any person who is under indictment, and for other purposes; to the Committee o  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2900. A bill to promote registered apprenticeships, including registered apprenticeships within in-demand industry sectors, through the support of workforce intermediaries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Angie Craig,   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Res. 354. A resolution expressing condemnation for police brutality wherever in the world it occurs; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committe  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Anti-Racism in Public Health Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2904. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for public health research and investment into understanding and eliminating structural racism and police violence; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., John Sarbanes, D-Md., Jan  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Ending Qualified Immunity Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 13. H.R. 2847. A bill to amend the Revised Statutes to remove the defense of qualified immunity in the case of any action under section 1979, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Cori Bus  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Freedom to Move Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 13. H.R. 2848. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a grant program to support efforts to provide fare-free transit service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Freedom to Move Act". SEC. 2. Purpose. SEC. 3. Grants t  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "National Apprenticeship Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 13. H.R. 2851. A bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the "National Apprenticeship Act") to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre- apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the w  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., introduced the "America's Red Rock Wilderness Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3031. A bill to designate as wilderness certain Federal portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Great Basin Deserts in the State of Utah for the benefit of present and future generations of people in the United States; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Ra  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced the "Due Process Continuity of Care Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 3074. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the Medicaid coverage exclusion for inmates in custody pending disposition of charges, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio, John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Dan   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced a concurrent resolution on May 2, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Con. Res. 39. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress to support the case of Beatriz, a young woman from a rural area of El Salvador, living in extreme poverty and with lupus, who fought for her life against the state to allow her to terminate a pregnancy that put her at risk, which exposed the serious consequences of the abso  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act" on April 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 15. S. 1376. A bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Ron Wyden,  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "College Transparency Act" on April 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. S. 1349. A bill to establish a postsecondary student data system; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Th  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Closing the Meal Gap Act" on April 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. S. 1336. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require that supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits be calculated using the value of the low-cost food plan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Peter Welch  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act" on May 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 15. S. 1394. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to launch a nuclear weapon using an autonomous weapons system that is not subject to meaningful human control, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Naloxone Affordability Act" on April 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 15. S. 1373. A bill to increase access to medication for opioid overdose reversal, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Naloxone   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act" on April 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 15. S. 1375. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim K  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Patient Right to Shop Act" on April 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 15. S. 1374. A bill to prohibit group health plans and health insurance issuers from entering into contracts that would prevent or [[Page S1419]] restrict patient access to drug pricing information otherwise available through consumer decision-support tools; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored b  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Help Empower Americans to Respond Act" on April 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 15. S. 1383. A bill to regulate firearm silencers and firearm mufflers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Sheldon White  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act" on April 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. S. 1350. A bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations requiring certain products to have "Do Not Flush" labeling, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Angus S. Kin  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Child Care for Working Families Act" on April 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. S. 1354. A bill to increase the quality and supply of child care and lower child care costs for families; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Tammy Baldw  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Citizenship for Essential Workers Act" on May 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 15. S. 1392. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the adjustment of status of essential workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Edward J. Markey,  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act" on April 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. S. 1343. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to alter the definition of "conviction", and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Pa  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. introduced a concurrent resolution on April 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 15. S. Con. Res. 9. A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jeff Mer  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Sunlight in Workplace Harassment Act" on May 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 15. S. 1393. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosure of [[Page S1441]] payments for settlements of disputes regarding sexual abuse and certain types of harassment and discrimination, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ja  more